In the traditional Chinese 24 solar terms, the sting, as the third solar term of spring, marks an important moment for the earth to rejuvenate and life flourish. Every year around March 5 or 6 of the solar calendar, when the sun reaches the ecliptic longitude of 345°, we usher in this energetic and hopeful solar term - the sting.
The light rain is new, and a thunderstorm begins. "The name of the sting comes from the vivid depictions of natural phenomena by the ancients. Shock, that is, to shake, to wake up; Sting, refers to an insect that hibernates. At this time, as the temperature gradually rises and the ground temperature rises, the insects that were originally sleeping in the underground begin to wake up, and the first spring thunder sounds, which seems to announce the arrival of spring to everything. This not only symbolizes a new round of biological cycles in nature, but also implies the awakening and rebirth of life.
In agricultural production, the sting is of great significance. There is a proverb in my country: "After the sting festival, the hoe does not stop." At this time, the farmers began to plow and sow seeds, and all kinds of crops entered the busy cultivation stage, and the fields were busy. Whether it is rice, wheat seedlings, or fruit and vegetable seedlings, they are all ready to grow in this season, waiting for the best period of growth.
In addition, it is also a good time for people to adjust their diet and rest and adapt to the time of day. Following the principle of "nourishing the sun in spring and summer", it is advisable to eat more light and fresh food to supplement the energy consumed by the human body in winter and inject new vitality into the body.
Overall, the sting is a prelude to nature's change of dress and the revival of all things, and it reminds people in its own unique way that a new growth cycle has begun, let us embrace hope, welcome the vibrant spring, work together to sow the seeds of life, and look forward to a full harvest.